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Jerscheid Family History

Jerscheid Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Larscheid, Eischeid, Scheid, Kerscher, Olmscheid, Herscher, Linscheid

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Where is the Jerscheid family from?

You can see how Jerscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerscheid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jerscheid family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerscheid's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jerscheid families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Jerscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerscheid census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Jerscheid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Jerscheid. For the veterans among your Jerscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerscheid lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jerscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jerscheid in 1956 was 45, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jerscheid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerscheid ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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